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FBI Teaches Anti-Muslim Content in Counterterrorism Training

HeadlineSep 15, 2011

New details have emerged on how the FBI is teaching anti-Muslim content to agents during counterterrorism training. Wired Magazine reports that uncovered FBI training materials assert that “mainstream” U.S. Muslims are likely to be terrorist sympathizers, Islamic charity amounts to a “funding mechanism for combat,” and that the Prophet Mohammed was a “cult leader.” A graph presented to FBI agents contends that the more “devout” a Muslim, the higher the likelihood for him or her to be “violent.” The training materials were disclosed by agency whistleblowers.

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